Stabbing of Broadwater Farm riot fireman

Title

Stabbing of Broadwater Farm riot fireman

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

Oct 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:02:52

Description

After the Broadwater Farm riot in north London (06/10/85), when PC Keith Blakelock was murdered as he went to the aid of fire fighters, there now follows a report that one of the firemen, Timothy Cowan, has been stabbed after surprising three intruders in the fire station yard. Includes interview with Divisional Fire Officer Tony Butler. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Tony Butler

Keywords

Homicide; Riots; Assault; Policemen; Personal safety; Fire fighters; Keith Blakelock; Tottenham; Residential estates; Edged weapons; Timothy Cowan

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